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Originally Posted by Graham Stewart
John - I'm going to create some controvesy here, by saying that the photo in question doesn't portray a true picture of the slouch hat within the NF.
Therefore my conclusion is, that the photo produced by JT although showing the glengarry badge in the slouch hat, wasn't universally worn throughout the NF - who prefered the inclusion of the red 'V' pagri on the slouch hat in conjuction with their FSH's. Nor do I think they are long slidered, but probably the lugged variety.
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Graham
Thank you for your input. I do not find your opinion controversial.
It is my view that the intended issue of the Glengarry Grenade with slider for universal wear in the slouch hat and FSH by Fusilier Regiments was never fully implemented before it was abandoned.
In fact I would agree with you that it's adoption was minimal. This is true of the Royal Munster Fusiliers also.
What the image shows is that partial adoption occurred by some regiments. This, along with the sealing data, WO instructions and examples of some regimental Glengarry Badges with sliders allows specialist collectors to understand the intended purpose of this badge.
I defer to you fully on the habits and practices of The Northumberland Fusiliers.
thanks
John